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College, Faith & Leadership
The College, Faith and Leadership podcast helps college students and young leaders explore, apply, and share the teachings of Jesus Christ within the university campus community. Episodes feature discussions on topics related to the credibility of the Christian faith, individual stories of hope and personal transformation, and strategies for students and ministry leaders to spread the good news of Jesus on campus.
Episodes
32 episodes
Doug Schaupp on Evangelism in a Postmodern Context and How to Grow a Culture of Evangelism in a Church or Campus Ministry
In this episode, Doug Schaupp joins for a conversation about evangelism in a postmodern context, and keys to building a culture of evangelism within a group such as a campus ministry or a local church. Doug Schaupp has served with I...
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Episode 31
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49:48
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International Student Ministry, Doing Short Term Mission Trips Better, and Growing a Vision for Reaching the World for Christ with Matt Rasch
Matt Rasch, international missionary and church planter, and current Director of Every Nation Campus in Europe, joins in this episode for a trans-Atlantic conversation! We talk about outreach to international students, planning for short-term m...
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Episode 30
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49:38
David Worcester on Becoming a Better Preacher and His Thoughts on Growing Up in a Ministry-Focused Family
In this episode, David and I talk about what his upbringing was like as a church planter's kid and what things he things his parents did well that helped to nurture faith in Jesus in his life, instead of the kind of bitterness that, sadly, one ...
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Episode 29
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46:17
Best Practices for Starting and Running a College Ministry Internship Program with Clayton Bullion
In this episode, Clayton Bullion, co-founder of the Campus Multiplication Network, shares how his ministry at Tarleton State University developed an internship program to serve as a key step in their discipleship and leadership development pipe...
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Episode 28
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43:53
Engaging People with the Gospel in a Post-Christian Culture with Frans Olivier
Frans Olivier, European Director for Evangelism with Every Nation, tells us about his journey as a missionary and evangelist from the U.K. to South Africa and then back to the U.K. and now serving throughout Europe. In this episode, Frans share...
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Episode 27
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48:25
Why ‘You Do You’ and ‘Follow Your Heart’ Won’t Truly Satisfy You with Trevin Wax
“Follow your heart.” “You do you.” “You are enough.“We take these slogans for granted, but what if this path to personal happiness leads to a dead-end? Trevin Wax joins in this episode for a conversation about his recent book, <...
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Episode 26
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39:07
How God Can Redeem Unimaginable Tragedy, Experiencing Refreshing from the Lord, and Extending Yourself for the Gospel with Heather Heck
In this episode, Every Nation Campus missionary Heather Heck shares how God met her in the midst of tragedy and brokenness as a young adult and and led her into a life marked by grace as a follower of Jesus Christ. She also ta...
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Episode 25
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37:31
Pastor and Entrepreneur Adrian Crawford on Effective Cultural Engagement in the Context of Christian Ministry
Adrian Crawford has a passion for engaging people with the Gospel. His ministry approach and preaching style at Engage Tallahassee, the church he planted in 2011, attempt to engage contemporary c...
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Episode 24
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44:03
Gabe Bouch on Engaging Thinking People with the Gospel
As a college campus minister in the late 90s and early 2000s, Gabe Bouch saw significant fruit in ministry and developed many young leaders. But after a decade of fruitful ministry on campus, he decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Mathematics.
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Episode 23
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42:21
Michael Kruger on Answering the Objections to Christianity Common on College Campuses
Thirty years ago, while an undergraduate student at The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Michael Kruger’s faith was shaken intellectually by some of the views he encountered in the classroom with well-known skeptic and professor Bart ...
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Episode 22
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33:52
Steve Murrell on 'Relational Discipleship' and Sustaining Lifelong Friendships in Ministry
Steve Murrell, president and co-founder of Every Nation Churches and Ministries, shares the story of how he came to faith in Jesus as a teenager, how he became an “accidental missionary” to the Philippines, and how Every Nation Ministries start...
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Episode 21
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54:17
Living a Life of Adventure, Traveling the World on a Budget, and Enjoying Spiritual Disciplines with Peter Jones
Peter Jones, creator of The Daily Kairos Journal, and lover of all things related to adventure and travel, joins for a fun conversation about growing in passion and purpose as a young man. He s...
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Episode 20
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36:58
Growing in Christ, Sharing the Gospel, and Multiplying Disciples with Carol Mkize
Carol Mkize, Director of Every Nation Campus in Southern Africa, joins for a great conversation about growing in Christ, evangelism, and a discussion weighing the value and potential danger of advanced theological education. When sh...
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Episode 19
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44:14
Building a Strong Culture of Evangelism in a University Campus Ministry with Gary Stidham
In this episode, Gary Stidham, long-time director of the Baptist Student Ministry at The University of Texas, Arlington and coach with The Campus Multiplicat...
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Episode 18
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36:28
How to Increase Your Energy Level and Improve Physical Fitness with Jairus Martin
In this episode, Jairus Martin, who has worked as a fitness trainer at various universities, including Harvard University and Liberty University, shares some of the concerning research findings about high levels obesity, depression, and overall...
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Episode 17
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50:54
Becoming a Better Thinker, and a Wiser Person, by Developing a Strong Reading Habit with Tim Casteel
Tim Casteel, veteran campus ministry leader with Cru at The University of Arkansas, joins for a conversation about his voracious reading habit. Tim shares how and why he formed a habit of reading an average of 75 books a year, and the con...
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Episode 16
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48:42
Relational Ministry, the Impact of Listening, and Growing in Evangelism as an Introvert with Courtney Nazaire
Courtney Nazaire, campus minister with Every Nation Campus in Philadelphia, shares the story of her personal journey to faith in Jesus Christ and speaks about her passion for leading from a place of...
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Episode 15
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36:46
Why So Many Students 'Raised in Church' Run Away While in College with Billy Bernhard
This statement is so common it's almost cliche -- "they grew up in church but went wild at college." Why does this happen!? This conversation with Billy Bernhard unpacks this all-too-common ...Re...
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Episode 14
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37:29
From Shook Freshman to Loving Jesus and Leading in Ministry as a College Student with Lauren Barker
Lauren was raised in a Christian family and was intentional to get involved in a faith community when she went away to college, but says she was “shook” during her first year of college.In this episode, Lauren shares how she navigated th...
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Episode 13
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35:19
From the Projects of Brooklyn to University, Choosing Jesus over Free Masonry, and Helping Students Manage Stress with Kevin McKenzie
Kevin McKenzie had a difficult experience growing up in the projects of Brooklyn. He was nearly killed several times and had an outlook on life that was powerfully influenced by those early experiences. However, he made it to college and was on...
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Episode 12
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40:27
Freshman Year Doubts, Roommate Struggles, and Embracing the Process from Freshmen Year to Senior Year with Gabby Morgalo
Going away to college is an exciting experience, but it can be a challenging adjustment.In this episode, Gabby Morgalo, a Temple University business major and student leader with Every Nation Campus in Philadelphia, joins for a conversa...
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Episode 11
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50:20
Evangelism, Discipleship, and Mobilization for a New Generation with Steve Shadrach
Steve Shadrach joins in this episode to talk about the newly updated version of his widely-read book about reaching the college campus for Jesus Christ, The Fuel & The Flame. It's a great conversation about Steve's focus on e...
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Episode 10
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45:37
Advice on Starting College, Graduating College, and Entering the Workforce with Brittanie Gilmore
There is a significant amount of change surrounding the college experience. Campus minister, Brittanie Gilmore, joins in this episode for a helpful conversation about these transitions. Brittanie shares about her experience adjusting to...
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Episode 9
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41:26
Holding Truths in Tension with Adam Mabry
In this episode, Adam Mabry joins for a great conversation dissecting the culture of outrage and anxiety and discussing his new book, Stop Taking Sides.Topics DiscussedHow we arrived at this current cultural ...
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Episode 8
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35:35
Athletic Ministry on a College Campus with Grace Hoyt
Athletes and athletic departments represent a significant community within collegiate life. In this episode, campus minister and former college athlete, Grace Hoyt, joins for a conversation about the heart and the how of athletic ministry.<...
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Episode 7
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49:05